Pretzel Bar

Thank you for your interest in providing a Pretzel Bar for the families living at Cincinnati’s Ronald McDonald House. This program provides a chance for our guest families to enjoy some “down time” and socialization while enjoying a fun treat. These guidelines will help you plan a successful event at our “home away from home” for families with critically ill children.

• This program is for groups with a maximum of 10 volunteers. Please consider breaking larger groups into two events or having part of the group help with pre-preparations before you come in.
• Pretzel Bars can be scheduled on Friday and Sunday nights only (schedule permitting) from 7:30 – 9:00 PM. Bring enough to feed 40 people, plus those in your own group.
• Any style (traditionally shaped, nuggets or sticks) of boxed, frozen pretzels will do. Please include salted and salt-free options. Other flavor varieties such as cinnamon sugar, almond, garlic, pepperoni, jalapeño, raisin, or parmesan cheese are optional.
• Bring along some dipping sauce choices such as cheese, salsa, caramel, icing, mustard, cream cheese, marinara, ranch, or chocolate, etc.
• Let the front desk know when you are ready to serve, and we will make an announcement for our guest families to join you in the dining area.
• Once our guest families have helped themselves, your volunteer group is welcome to join in.
• We provide all the dishes and cookware you’ll need, but you may choose to bring paper products for ease of cleanup.
• Milk and coffee are provided, and we have a Coke machine on premises (50¢). We also have an ice machine. You are welcome to bring other drinks if you choose, but this is not required.

Clean up After everyone has been served, please clean up the serving area, and wipe down the counters and tables. Place all dishes in the dishwashers and run dishwashers, if full. Cover, label and date leftovers and place them into one of the ‘leftover’ refrigerators.

We’d be glad to take your group on a tour of House either before or after your serving. Just let our front desk volunteers know when you’re ready. Be sure to visit our merchandise kiosk before you go. We have Ronald McDonald House branded shirts, hats, coffee mugs, blankets, baby items and more for sale. Your purchase helps support our families in need.

For the safety of our House children and parents, anyone in your group who is coughing, feverish, has a runny nose or has been exposed to a contagious disease should not visit the House. Some children are in isolation or have immune-suppressed bodies and cannot fight even the simplest cold. Gloves are required for all visitors (we supply), and we encourage frequent hand-washing while in the House.

***No community restitution or court ordered volunteers can be accepted.***

Thank you again for your generous offer to provide some treats and relaxation for our families!

Sincerely,

Lisa Davis
Meals and Activities Coordinator
513-636-2760
ldavis@RMHouse.org